The mission of Catholic Charities of Central Florida is to provide vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, social or economic background, to improve lives of individuals, families and the community.

Agape Food Bank

About Us

Agape Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities of Central Florida, is part of the national Feeding America Food Bank network, a member of the Florida Association of Food Banks and is the only designated provider of USDA commodities serving Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.

Our Mission

To lead in the fight to end hunger in our community by providing nutritious food and transforming lives through innovative programming, education, and hunger advocacy.

Our Vision100% of the people in our community have access to an adequate supply of nutritious food.

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Hunger by Numbers

Hunger In Our Community

Polk County is ranked 8th in the nation for food insecurity.

One in six of our neighbors struggles to put food on the table.

Over 70% of our public school students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.

In 2013/2014, Agape distributed over 9 million pounds of food

-That's more than 7.3 million meals!

Agape's Outreach Efforts

Agape's Vital Role in our Community
For over 30 years, Agape Food Bank has played a vital role in
addressing hunger in our community through a variety of programs:

School Pantries – weekly distribution at select schools for children and families

USDA Commodities – distribution via pick-up and delivery

We are participating in a new initiative to get fresh fruits and
vegetables directly from the field to feed people in need.
“It’s part of our mission to feed nutritionally" - Kim Long, Director of Agape Food Bank.